HerbDamiana
Preclinical studies suggest anxiolytic, antidepressant, hypoglycemic, anti-ulcer, cytotoxic, and sexual behavior stimulating effects. Small human studies show potential benefits for weight loss, menopausal symptoms, and female sexual function, but require further confirmation.
Benefits
- Anxiolytic
- antidepressant
- hypoglycemic
- anti-ulcer
- cytotoxic
- sexual stimulant
- supports weight loss
- alleviates menopausal symptoms
- improves female sexual function.
Key compounds
Arbutinpinocembrinacacetinapigenin 7-glucosideZ-echinacin
May help with
- Traditionally used as a diuretic
- laxative
- stimulant
- aphrodisiac
- and for treating diabetes and venereal diseases across various herbal systems.
Best for these goals
Anxiolyticantidepressanthypoglycemicanti-ulcercytotoxicsexual stimulantsupports weight lossalleviates menopausal symptomsimproves female sexual function.
How to use it
Not specified in source
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Potential to affect blood sugar levels; mixed findings on estrogenic effects; traditional use as a stimulant; preclinical cytotoxic effects. Consult a healthcare professional before use. | Interactions: Caution with diabetes medications due to hypoglycemic effects. Use with care in hormone-sensitive conditions due to mixed estrogenic findings. Avoid with sedatives due to stimulant properties.
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